TRAFFIC Mpumalanga

Senior Security Site Supervisor Global Grade 11

Barloworld Equipment (Pty) Ltd

Job Description

Key Outputs

This position is responsible for the successful Site Management for the Security Department.

  • Supervise and lead all on-site Security Officers to ensure consistent performance and discipline.
  • Ensure timely relief of officers and proper shift handovers.
  • Maintain a professional and disciplined security presence at all times.
  • Ensure all officers are trained, understand their job descriptions, and comply with BWE SOPs and access control procedures.
  • Monitor adherence to standing orders and ensure all posts are manned and officers remain alert.
  • Record and report any short-posting incidents in the Occurrence Book (O/B), with or without replacements.
  • Take immediate control of any incident until formally handed over to Senior Manager: Security Operations.
  • Report all breaches, incidents, or occurrences that may impact the site within 24 hours.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date entries in the O/B.
  • Respond promptly to all alarms and security alerts on site.
  • Review CCTV footage as part of investigations when required.
  • Regularly test the responsiveness and effectiveness of armed response service providers.
  • Provide daily feedback and situational updates to Senior Manager: Security Operations.
  • Brief incoming officers on incidents, special instructions, and operational changes.
  • Submit daily postings and ensure monthly rosters are completed on time and site coverage is maintained.
  • Promote vigilance by ensuring guards are trained to identify and report suspicious activity or persons.
  • Continuously assess site vulnerabilities and recommend improvements to enhance security.
  • Ensure presentation of guards is professional and appropriate.
  • Ensure that all Security officers are familiar with their relevant job descriptions and role.
  • Ensure compliance with Barloworld Equipment access control procedures and SOPs.
  • Take control in the event of any incident.
  • Ensure Security Officers always remain alert and perform their duties in accordance with standing orders and where Security Officers are short posted is recorded in the O/B whether a replacement is provided or not.
  • Brief oncoming Security Officers regarding any incidents or occurrences and any special instructions given or recorded.
  • Ensure that all Security Officers remain at their post until individually relieved.
  • Ensure guards are always aware and report any suspicious activity or persons.
  • Ensure that all new Security Officers are trained on site instructions and assess their performance.
  • Notify Senior Manager: Security Operations within 24 hours of any breaches, incidents or occurrences which could affect anything or anyone on Site.
  • Ensure that the O/B is correctly maintained and all occurrences are recorded.
  • Attend any alarm on Site.
  • Test the effectiveness of armed response service providers.
  • Review CCTV footage when investigation is required.
  • Ensure the monthly roster is done on time and that the Site is covered and send daily posting to the BWE Security Manager for Operations.
  • Communicate and give feedback on situations to the Senior Manager: Security Operations on a daily basis.
Qualification, Experience and Competencies Minimum Required Qualification
  • Matric and / Security management certificate or diploma
  • PSIRA Security Grading (A / B)
  • Experience in operational Site Management and guard management
  • A junior managerial course will be preferable.
Minimum Required Experience
  • Minimum of five to six years' experience in a relevant role.
  • Proven track record Security Operations
Minimum Required Competencies
  • Being highly organised and efficient.
  • The ability to be professional and courteous.
  • The ability to work in a team.
  • Strong sense of discretion.
  • Ability to prioritise.
  • Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with MS Office.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Have knowledge of a security evacuation plan.
  • Manage guard rosters.
  • Driver's license.
  • Own car.
  • Computer literate.
  • Report writing ability.
  • CCTV and control room knowledge.
  • Physical security experience and knowledge.
  • Risk audit ability.

About This Role

Career insights for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers positions

Salary Benchmark
R36,020/month
R23,263 to R53,217/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Coordination Active Listening Speaking Critical Thinking Management of Personnel Resources
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Job Overview

Date Posted
07 May 2026
Location
Mpumalanga, South Africa

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R36,020/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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